Tip - Your Illustrated Guide to Smokers for the Best Barbecue

It doesn't get much simpler than this. A drum smoker, sometimes called an ugly drum smoker (UDS) is a large drum with a fire in the bottom and food on the top. This simple design is perfect for chicken and even ribs, but the direct radiant heat of the fire can make it difficult on the long smokes, like brisket and pork roasts.
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